Program Director, Psychiatry Residency (Associate Professor/Full Professor)

Florida Atlantic University; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a Psychiatry Residency Program Director to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for an ACGME-accredited training program in Psychiatry.

The PD will ensure compliance with ACGME requirements, foster resident development, and advance scholarly activity across multiple clinical sites in collaboration with department leadership and GME leadership. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in graduate medical education and residency programs.
• Ability to design and implement competency-based curricula.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation and program evaluation.
• Excellent collaboration with faculty, residents, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the psychiatry residency program per ACGME requirements.
• Design and implement a competency-based curriculum with high-quality education across sites.
• Direct resident recruitment, evaluation, and Milestones reporting; provide mentorship.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate program faculty; promote professionalism and collaboration.
• Foster scholarly activity through resident and faculty research, quality improvement, and education.
• Maintain an active clinical psychiatry practice and role-model compassionate care.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Educational administration

Education

MD/DO

ABPN board cert/eligibility

Job description

Position Summary: The FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a highly skilled and motivated Psychiatry Residency Program Director (PD) to join our dynamic team. The PD for the Psychiatry Residency Program will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited training program in Psychiatry. The PD is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all ACGME requirements, advancing excellence in graduate medical education, and fostering a learning environment that supports resident growth, scholarly activity, and professional development. This role includes significant collaboration with departmental leadership, medical school administration, affiliated clinical sites, faculty, residents, and institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership. The mission of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is to advance the health and well‑being of our community through educating and training the next generation of physicians – medical students, residents, and fellows – who will thrive as lifelong learners and compassionate, skilled practitioners.

Our programs are built on a foundation of evidence‑based, patient‑centered care and are enriched by a culture of innovation, mentorship, and scholarly growth.

Faculty at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine benefit from close collaboration across medical specialties and strong partnerships with both community‑based and academic healthcare providers, creating a dynamic environment to advance excellence in education, clinical care, and research.

We are looking for someone with an innovative spirit and a passion for advancing scientific knowledge and healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Administration Oversee all operations of the psychiatry residency program in accordance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Specialty Requirements. Develop and implement program policies, curricula, evaluation systems, and resident schedules. Lead program accreditation activities, including ACGME Self‑Study, Annual Program Evaluation (APE), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts. In collaboration with the chair, manage program budget and resource allocation to support educational excellence.
2. Curriculum Development & Educational Oversight Design, implement, and continuously refine a competency‑based curriculum that meets all ACGME requirements. Ensure high‑quality clinical, didactic, and simulation‑based education across all training sites. Promote innovative teaching methods and evidence‑based psychiatric practice.
3. Resident Recruitment, Evaluation, and Mentorship Direct the resident recruitment and selection process through ERAS/NRMP. Oversee resident evaluation, Milestones reporting, and semi‑annual performance reviews. Provide individualized mentorship, career guidance, and support for residents. Ensure a safe, supportive learning environment that adheres to ACGME duty‑hour and well‑being standards.
4. Faculty Development & Engagement (in support of the department chair) Recruit, mentor, and evaluate program faculty. Ensure faculty receive ongoing development in teaching, supervision, and evaluation. Promote a culture of professionalism and collaboration.
5. Scholarly Activity & Academic Contribution Foster resident and faculty involvement in research, quality improvement, and scholarly dissemination. Participate in academic productivity, including publications, presentations, or educational innovation.
6. Clinical Excellence Maintain an active clinical practice in psychiatry. Serve as a role model for high‑quality, compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher.
• Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure, and active or eligible certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.
• The ability to effectively communicate with students, residents, fellows and employees from various backgrounds is required.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a program director, associate program director, clerkship director, or other GME leadership role.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation, curriculum design, and competency based evaluation.
• Record of scholarly activity and participation in academic psychiatry organizations.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

College or Department: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Location: Clinical - Off Campus Location (COM use only)

Work Days and Hours: N/A

Application Deadline: 2026-10-16

This position is subject to funding.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

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